Outrage after KRA announces travelers/visitors to face mandatory tax for goods above KSh75,000 (USD500)
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KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority) announces that travelers carrying goods above Sh75,000 (USD500) will face mandatory tax at customs
KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority) announces that travelers carrying goods above Sh75,000 (USD500) will face mandatory tax at customs.
The Kenya Revenue Authority on Monday had to pull down a tweet after it generated massive uproar on social media over taxation of goods carried by travelers to Kenya.
KRA had detailed some of the requirements Kenyans returning from abroad must meet amid the ongoing debate over the taxes charged on items brought back to Kenya after travelling overseas.
The tweet now deleted indicated that Kenyans were to be subjected to mandatory taxation with regard to imported new or used goods.
“All goods whether new or used, are subject to taxation. However different passenger categories have different concessions and entitlements,” the statement read.
Travelers were also cautioned that when carrying goods, it should fall within Sh75,000.
“Remember when traveling, you will be allowed to carry personal or household items worth USD500 (Sh75,000) and below,” KRA warned.
“Anything above the amount shall be subjected to tax.”
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According to the guidelines, all imported goods whether new or old are subject to taxation.
This also applies to items purchased in duty-free shops on planes and ships.
“Spirits, including liquors exceeding one litre or wine exceeding two litres. Perfumes and toiletries exceeding in total one litre of which the perfume should be more than a quarter (250ml). Cigarettes, cigars, cheroots, cigarillos, tobacco and snuff exceeding 250 grams in total,” read the guidelines in part.
Gifts brought back for family members and relatives also have to be declared upon getting to the country’s entry points.
The directive elicited mixed reactions among Kenyans who took to their social media platforms to react.
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